By Paul M. Banks The Chicago Blackhawks' 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in game one of the Western Conference Finals was huge. Actually it was HUGE!!!! The second city needs to savor this Hawks playoff run as long as possible, because it appears that both the White Sox and Cubs are going absolutely nowhere this season. On the same weekend the Hawks took a 1-0 in their … [Read more...] about Q Stache breaks down Blackhawks Game 1 Victory
Archives for May 2010
NHL Eastern Conference Finals Scorecard
by Peter Christian and Bryan Vickroy It's not often we delve into the Eastern Conference of the NHL. We figure since most major media outlets ONLY give the Eastern Conference coverage that we don't need to waste our bandwidth. However, with the #7 Seed Philadelphia Flyers taking on the #8 Seed Montreal Canadiens for the chance to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals, our … [Read more...] about NHL Eastern Conference Finals Scorecard
NHL Western Conference Finals Scorecard
by Peter Christian and Bryan Vickroy Today the Western Conference Finals begin with the Chicago Blackhawks lining up against the San Jose Sharks. There is no shortage of story lines for this series (such as former Badger linemates playing against each other or the mayors of each city making lame wagers on the series winner) but sometimes you need to just compare the teams on … [Read more...] about NHL Western Conference Finals Scorecard
Philadelphia 76ers Stuck in Neutral this Summer
By: David Kay ’09-’10 Season in Review: Just two years ago, the 76ers were considered a sexy pick for winning the Eastern Conference. Now the only thing sexy about the Sixers is uhhh… ummm… anyway… Philly finished with their worst record in 13 seasons and were so desperate for attention, they made a last ditch effort to bring back Allen Iverson who was clearly well past … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers Stuck in Neutral this Summer
Director of Wiffleball film articulates his Vision
By Paul M. Banks As I articulated last Thursday, there’s been so many great sports movie over the years, but no one has directed the great American wiffleball film. As long as you’re cool with the short film format. “Wiffleball ‘79? co-directed by Perry Jenkins and Travis Kurtz. I had a chance to chat with Kurtz over email about his artistic vision. … [Read more...] about Director of Wiffleball film articulates his Vision
Chicago Ruling Czar Daley makes cliched bet with San Jose
Mayor (well, actually ruling Emperor) Richard M. Daley wagered a package of local food, drink and other products with the Mayor of San Jose on the success of the Chicago Blackhawks in the upcoming Western Conference Finals against the San Jose Sharks. “The excitement over the Blackhawks has been great for the city of Chicago,” Daley said in a City Hall news conference at … [Read more...] about Chicago Ruling Czar Daley makes cliched bet with San Jose
Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks pits Badger vs. Badger
by Peter Christian The last time both Adam Burish and Joe Pavelski stepped on the same ice with this much on the line was April 8th, 2006. It was as teammates and linemates for the Wisconsin Badgers in the National Championship Game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. I was there, but this story isn't about me. Now, a little more than 4 years later, both players are ready … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks pits Badger vs. Badger
Pistons Must Correct Mistakes of Last Off-Season
By: David Kay ’09-’10 Season in Review: When Joe Dumars made the first splash in free agency last summer by throwing $90 million at Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva, I called it a massive mistake. And well, I was right. The revamped Pistons finished with their worst record since the 1993-94 season and failed to make the post-season for the first time in nine years. They … [Read more...] about Pistons Must Correct Mistakes of Last Off-Season
Scandalous, Hilarious and Outrageous Chicago Blackhawks Stories
By Paul M. Banks The 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks have been very good at playing hockey so far. They've also done a great job generating colorful headlines off the ice. Hawks players have spent the past year engaging in various behaviors that have made for AWESOME copy; from a sports blog perspective. Tomorrow, they'll commence their Western Conference Finals series against … [Read more...] about Scandalous, Hilarious and Outrageous Chicago Blackhawks Stories
Finally, Your Pitcher is Older Than Ours
By: Melissa S. Wollering As the Milwaukee Brewers get that nervous butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling with the defending National League champions coming to town, there’s one thing the team can take comfort in. Your pitcher is older than ours. Now, Philadelphia Phillies’ Jamie Moyer is no slouch! But he was born in 1962 and that makes the Milwaukee Brewers' pitching … [Read more...] about Finally, Your Pitcher is Older Than Ours